§ 600-120. AMENDMENT OF SECTION 307

Subsections 307.1, 307.2.1, 307.4, 307.4.2, and 307.5 of the California Fire Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 307.1 General

A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning or recreational fire unless conducted and approved in accordance with Sections 307.1.1through 307.5

Section 307.2.1 Authorization

Except as provided under Health and Safety Code section 41801, prior to the commencement of any open burn or recreational fire, the person or entities proposing to burn shall have obtained written permits from a fire department when required, in the county having jurisdiction over the site and the Feather River Air Quality Management District (FRAQMD). Both the fire department and FRAQMD shall be notified and permission to burn shall be obtained from each on the day of the proposed burn. In addition, an Agricultural Burn Allocation shall be obtained from the FRAQMD prior to commencement of any agricultural burn in accordance with its regulations.

Section 307.4 Location

Approved burning appliance shall not be located within 15 feet of any building, property line or public right-of-way. Open burning shall not be conducted within 50 feet of any structure or other combustible material. Conditions which could cause the fire to spread to within 50 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.

Exception: Clearance from structures and other combustible material may be reduced as follows:

1.

Not less than 15 feet when burning is conducted in an approved burning appliance.

2.

Not less than 25 feet when the pile size is 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height.

3.

Not less than 15 feet when conducting an agricultural field burn with a bare earth fire break of 10 feet and vegetation standing no higher than 2 feet.

Section 307.4.2 Recreational Fires

Recreational Fires are allowed without a permit at the Live Oak Park or on private property with an owner's consent under the following circumstances:

1.

Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material unless in an approved appliance with a clearly visible manufacturer's listing and installed per manufacturer's listing. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet shall be eliminated prior to ignition.

2.

Fires shall be limited to three feet in diameter and two feet in height.

3.

Only dry, seasoned wood may be burned. Construction scraps, green wood, shrub trimmings, leaves, and other refuse are prohibited for use as fuel.

4.

Portable outdoor fireplaces. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall not be operated within 15 feet of a structure or combustible material.

Section 307.5 Attendance

Burning material shall be constantly attended by a person knowledgeable in the use of the fire-extinguishing equipment required by Section 307.5 and familiar with the permit limitations which restrict open burning and recreational fires. The attendant shall have communication equipment such as a radio, cellular phone, or telephone immediately available and have the knowledge and ability to notify the fire department in case of an emergency. An attendant shall supervise the burning material until the fire has been extinguished, or is safe to leave.

(Ord. No. 1631, § 1, 2-14-2017; Ord. No. 1643, § 1, 12-19-2017)